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US Navy - Strike Fighter Squadron 37
(STRKFITRON 37) VFA-37 'Ragin' Bulls' |
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 F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2023  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2023  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2023  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2023  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2023  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2023  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - February 2023  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - October 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - October 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, Chesapeake, Virginia - January 2022  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - December 2021  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon - August 2021  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon - August 2021  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon - August 2021  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2021  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2021  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - November 2020  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - November 2020  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - November 2020  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - November 2020  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2020  F/A-18E Super Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) - March 2020  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - October 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - October 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - October 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - August 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - August 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - August 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - June 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - June 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - May 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - May 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - May 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - May 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - May 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - May 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - May 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - April 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - March 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - March 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - March 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - February 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - February 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - February 2017  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - December 2016  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - September 2016  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-8) embarked on USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) - August 2016  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) at NAS Key West, Florida - November 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) at NAS Key West, Florida - November 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - September 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - September 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - September 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - April 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - April 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) at NAS Oceana, Virginia - April 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2014  F/A-18C Hornets (300, 301 - VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a change of command ceremony - January 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2014  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - September 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - August 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2013  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2012  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2012  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2010  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) over Jordan - October 2010  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) over Jordan - October 2010  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - August 2010  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - August 2010  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2010  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) during carrier qualifications aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - November 2008  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) during carrier qualifications aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) - November 2008  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - June 2008  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - May 2008  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2008  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2007  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) with an EA-6B Prowler of VAQ-130 aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2007  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2007  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - July 2006  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - July 2006  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - July 2006  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - July 2006  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - July 2006  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) - July 2006  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2005  F/A-18C Hornets (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2005  F/A-18C Hornets (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - July 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2005  F/A-18C Hornets (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - February 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2005  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) over Iraq - December 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - December 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - November 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - June 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - April 2004  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - April 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - April 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2003  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - October 2002  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - September 2002  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - March 2001  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - January 2001  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) - August 2000  F/A-18C Hornets (VFA-37 / CVW-3) with two F-14B Tomcats from VF-32 - August 2000  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) - August 2000  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - April 1999  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - January 1999  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Enterprise (CVN 65) - January 1999  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) - January 1999  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) - September 1998  F/A-18C Hornets (VFA-37 / CVW-3) - October 1995  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) - October 1995  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) - October 1995  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - May 1993  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - March 1993  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) embarked on USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - February 1993  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) with other F/A-18's aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - February 1993  F/A-18C Hornet (VFA-37 / CVW-3) with other F-18's aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) - February 1993 |
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History: Attack Squadron Three Seven (VA-37) was established as an A-7A squadron in July 1966. The Bulls became operational in December 1967, first deploying aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) in 1969. VFA-37 has deployed 24 times on the decks of nine different aircraft carriers during their history. The Bulls have carried out the light attack mission in the Indian Ocean, twice in Vietnam, once in Iwakuni, Japan, and made one "Around-the World" cruise aboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). During the squadron's second tour to Vietnam, aboard USS Saratoga (CV 60), the Bulls arrived on Yankee Station in May 1972 and commenced nine consecutive months of combat operations, flying nearly 2,800 missions and dropping over 3,100 tons of ordnance. In April 1973, the Bulls received their first A-7E, an advanced version of the A-7A. It incorporated improved navigation and weapons systems, state of the art avionics, and greater aircraft performance. The Bulls made seven cruises with the A-7E during the latter part of the 1970s and early 1980s. During this time, VA-37 responded to several regional crises in the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean. In 1984, the Bulls deployed to Iwakuni, Japan to operate alongside the U.S. Marine Corps. During this deployment, the Bulls detached to Yechon, Korea, thus becoming the first Navy aircraft squadron to deploy in field conditions since World War II. After returning from Japan, the Bulls made three deployments aboard the USS Forrestal (CV 59) to the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean with the 1989-90 Mediterranean cruise being the last in the A-7E Corsair II. The cruise was culminated by the Bulls winning the Safety "S", Atlantic Fleet Battle "E", and the Golden Tailhook Award (for achieving the highest overall landing grades within Carrier Air Wing Six). In August 1990, the Bulls were detached from Carrier Air Wing Six and attached to Commander Light Attack Wing One. Following the invasion of Kuwait, five Bull jets were transferred to VA-72 for a short-notice deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield. During the next three months, the Bulls provided a cadre of fleet-ready A-7E pilots, aircraft, and maintenance personnel to support the deployed light attack squadrons preparing for combat. On Oct. 31 1990, Team Bull flew the last official sortie in the A-7E Corsair II. This event ended a 25-year association with the "Harley of the Fleet" in which over 115,000 flight hours and 25,000 arrestments were amassed. On Nov. 15, 1990 Attack Squadron Three Seven was officially redesignated Strike-Fighter Squadron Three Seven, receiving its first FA-18 Hornet on Dec. 13, 1990. On Sept. 01, 1991 Team Bull, attached to Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3), embarked on the USS John F Kennedy (CV 67). From October 1992 to April 1993, the Bulls deployed to the Mediterranean Sea as part of the John F Kennedy Battle Group. During this deployment, the Bulls participated in many exercises with our allies and were key participants in Operation Provide Comfort in northern Iraq and Operation Provide Promise near the former Yugoslavia. Upon returning from the 1993 Mediterranean cruise, the Bulls began another turn-around cycle. Throughout the year, the squadron continued to refine its air-to-air and air-to-ground tactics in preparation for a six month deployment aboard the USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) beginning on Oct. 20, 1994. During the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf cruise, the Bulls flew missions over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch and later over Bosnia in support of Operation Deny Flight. The Bulls also participated in major exercises with the Kuwaitis, Saudis, and Israelis and other NATO allies. In November 1996, the Bulls embarked onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with CVW-3. The Bulls flew in support of Operation Southern Watch in Iraq and Operation Deliberate Guard over Bosnia-Herzegovina. VFA-37 also participated in major exercises throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Arabian Gulf. VFA-37 deployed again in November 1998 along with CVW-3 aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and proceeded directly to the Arabian Gulf. After four weeks of participating in Operation Southern Watch, the executive order was issued for Operation Desert Fox in Iraq. The Bulls performed superbly, flying 44 sorties and delivering 46 tons of ordnance in four nights of sustained combat operations. The hit assessment for VFA-37 was the best in the air wing and the operation was completed with no friendly losses. Team Bull and the Enterprise Battle Group left the Arabian Gulf in January. During the next five months of deployment, VFA-37 flew missions over the former Yugoslavia in Operation Deliberate Force and again over Iraq in Operation Southern Watch. The Ragin’ Bulls relocated from NAS Cecil Field, Florida, to NAS Oceana, Virginia in July 1999. The next major deployment for the Bulls was the maiden voyage of the USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75) in 2000. In December 2002, VFA-37 got underway for their second cruise aboard the Truman. On Mar. 19, 2003 Team Bull joined its band of brothers spearheading combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). While flying from the Truman in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Bulls participated in the "shock and awe" campaign in Southern Iraq before shifting focus to assisting U. S. Forces in Northern Iraq. By the end of a successful 30-day air campaign in OIF, the Bulls flew over 1200 hours and 252 combat sorties over Northern Iraq. The squadron pilots delivered over 144 tons of ordnance and expended 9400 rounds of 20mm HEI ammunition. The squadron maintained a 100% combat sortie completion rate and an outstanding safety record. The squadron returned home to Virginia to a heroes' homecoming on Memorial Day, 2003. Team Bull again supported OIF during its 2004-2005 deployment aboard the TRUMAN and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2007. Towards the end of 2007, the Bulls deployed in support of OIF for the final time. The squadron’s superior performance during this cruise ensured the award of the COMNAVAIRFOR (CNAF) Battle “E”, the Michael J. Estocin Award, and the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy. In May 2010, the Bulls deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF), providing essential air support to ground personnel and over-watch during critical national elections in Afghanistan. In addition, the squadron flew the initial missions of Operation NEW DAWN in Iraq, conducted dual carrier operations with the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle (R-91), and participated in exercises in Egypt and Jordan. Upon the squadron’s return to the United States, the Bulls were again recognized for their sustained superior performance in combat with the 2010 CNAF Battle “E” and Michael J. Estocin awards. From mid-2013 through early 2104, the Ragin’ Bulls deployed with Carrier Air Wing THREE and USS HARRY S TRUMAN in support of OEF, this time providing aid in the drawdown of coalition forces in Afghanistan. For a third consecutive time, the Bulls were awarded the CNAF Battle “E” and Michael J. Estocin awards for superior performance during the 2013-2014 deployment. In December of 2014, the squadron transferred to Carrier Air Wing EIGHT and deployed aboard USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77) in 2017 in support of Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. Team Bull employed 328 precision guided munitions totaling over 128 tons of ordnance against enemy targets in Syria and Iraq, helping degrade the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s grip on northern Iraq and eastern Syria. Additionally, the Bulls participated in exercises in Oman, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom during the highly successful 2017 deployment and the Bulls’ 50th Anniversary. Team Bull returned in August 2017 and is standing by. In July 2018, VFA-37 retired the last F/A-18C Hornet and transitioned to the F/A-18E Super Hornet. source: VFA-37 website |
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